Zimmer recalls Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with possible undersized diameter that could cause fractures, leading to pain, surgery, or tissue damage. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
Affected implants may have undersized distal diameter along length of the shaft, which could lead to implant fatigue fracture. Potential health risk if implant fatigue fracture occurs include adverse local tissue reaction, pain or ache, non-union or malunion, or tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.
Zimmer is recalling Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails that may have undersized diameter, increasing risk of fractures. This could cause pain, failed healing, or surgery. Patients should contact Zimmer for details.
The implants may have a smaller diameter than intended along their length, which can cause the implant to weaken over time. If it fractures, it may lead to pain, failed healing, or the need for additional surgery.
Patients who received the Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails with model number 815509400 and specific lot numbers (66717555, 66884565, 67379212) are affected. Those with the recalled implants are at risk for complications like pain or surgery.
Check for model number 815509400 on the implant. Affected units have specific lot numbers: 66717555, 66884565, or 67379212. The product was sold with these identifiers.
Reach out to Zimmer directly for assistance with the recall and to determine if your implant is affected.
Model number 815509400 with specific lot numbers: 66717555, 66884565, and 67379212.
The recall states potential risks include pain, failed healing, or surgery, but not immediate serious injury like death or major trauma.
The recall does not specify a stop-use action; patients should contact Zimmer to check if their implant is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0971-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0971-2026 from Zimmer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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